The citric acid in citrus is known to be an effective natural cleaning agent with a pH level 2 (along with vinegar), and is great at dissolving soap scum, removing hard water deposits, polishing, and disinfecting.
As an antibacterial substance, adding lemon to your dishwashing cycle will not only kill germs but also help to disinfect bacteria and even help keep limescale at bay (which builds up in dishwashers). Additionally, as a natural mild degreasing agent, lemon helps to remove all that clings to your dishes in order to make those items sparkle.
In fact, it's not just lemons that work, but any citrus fruit with citric acid, e.g., limes, oranges, grapefruit, etc., and as safe to use in dishwashers with either plastic or stainless steel interiors. If your current dishwasher detergent contains citric acid already, don't worry—adding a little more will only help.
The citric acid in citrus is known to be an effective natural cleaning agent with a pH level 2 (along with vinegar), and is great at dissolving soap scum, removing hard water deposits, polishing, and disinfecting.
As an antibacterial substance, adding lemon to your dishwashing cycle will not only kill germs but also help to disinfect bacteria and even help keep limescale at bay (which builds up in dishwashers). Additionally, as a natural mild degreasing agent, lemon helps to remove all that clings to your dishes in order to make those items sparkle.
So slip a slice of lemon into your average dishwashing load, and you may discover your most difficult of stains disappear after one wash. That one dose of citric acid can dissolve all that you worry about, leaving your glasses and dishes cleaner than you would expect.
However, be cautious. Citric acid has been known to tarnish silverware and aluminum, and could fade patterned dishes, if used too often (but it's absolutely wonderful for copper pots and pans).
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